Lewinsky affair was dangerous because it was such a huge distraction that HAD to be dealt with. It was a major concern for national security.
So, what have the Dems tried to do??
They have taken every opportunity to undermine the credibility of this President. From the moment the election was lost, they fought the war on credibility. From the minute Bush decided to act against terrorism, the Dems sought to undermine the credibility of this President abroad and at home. Now, with successful wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, a recovering economy, and an improving outlook, the Dems once again seek to undermine the credibility of the President.
Paying no attention to the other miseries that come with attempting to take a sitting President down, the Dems lie about the war on terror, lie about Iraq, lie about pre-war intelligence, lie about judicial appointments and continue to lie about the improving economy. They've attempted to damage the credibility of the President by calling into question his National Guard service. They've attempted to aid the enemy by painting the picture that John Kerry will be friendly with our enemies...as opposed to GWBush.
Make no mistake, this election, as will all future elections, will be about the CREDIBILITY of the Candidate. and what a dangerous precedent it is. Once you start questioning the credibility of a candidate, you tend to throw many other things under the bus.
The Dems attacks are damaging the economy, damaging our troops, hindering the democratic process in Iraq, damaging our foreign relationships, giving comfort to those who seek to destroy us, and causing further division within this country. They do so without inhibition...nor without true cause. The rest of the world be damned as long as the Dems win an election.
This is McAuliffe's strategy...and right now...it seems to be working. Sad sad sad...